How to Enter
Simple as a
summer morning.
1
Register on this page
Fill out the short form — your name, email, and a little about your connection to The Tara. Takes about 60 seconds.
2
You're entered
One entry per person. No purchase necessary. Registering also adds you to our returning guest list — first access to peak weeks, preferred rates, and direct booking every year.
3
Winner announced Labor Day
We'll draw one winner on August 29, 2026 and announce on Facebook. Winner will be contacted directly by Dave & Anne.
What You Win
- ⛵A full day on our pontoon — cruise the Intermediate River, anchor at the Torch Lake sandbar, or just drift on Lake Bellaire with a cooler and good company.
- 🍺$50 gift card to Short's Brewing Company, right in downtown Bellaire. One of Michigan's most celebrated craft breweries — and a 7-minute walk from The Tara.
- 🏡$100 credit toward any future stay at The Tara, bookable direct — no platform fees. Valid through December 2027.
Total Value · $300+
You're entered!
Thank you for registering. We'll announce the winner on Labor Day weekend — August 29, 2026. Watch our Facebook page for the announcement.
You're now on our returning guest list. We'll be in touch with early access to peak weeks and preferred rates.